Crime & Public Safety
09/22/2026 · Greene County
UN Agency Reports Rise in Forced Labor in Online Scam Operations
The United Nations migration agency has issued a warning regarding a growing trend where criminal gangs force individuals into online scam work. Victims often face confinement, confiscation of identification, and coercion through violence and debt bondage.
ICE Reports Highest Monthly Arrest Total in July
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement made nearly 50,000 arrests in July, marking the highest monthly total since the start of the Trump administration. Texas and Florida together accounted for approximately 20,000 of these arrests.
09/13/2026
Justice Department Establishes New Path for Felony Gun Rights Restoration
The Department of Justice introduced a new process for certain individuals convicted of non-violent felonies to regain their federal firearms rights. This initiative marks the latest action by the Trump administration regarding gun regulations.
09/10/2026
DOJ Watchdog to Review DEA Fentanyl Interdiction Tactics
The Department of Justice's internal watchdog has initiated a review into the Drug Enforcement Administration's practices regarding fentanyl interdiction. This inquiry will focus on instances where DEA officials might have identified impending fentanyl deliveries but did not intervene immediately.
09/05/2026
Emergency Alert System Prompts Safety Concerns for Domestic Abuse Victims
A nationwide emergency alert sent to millions of mobile phones has led to concerns from domestic abuse charities. Organizations report the alert's unexpected sound and vibration compromised hidden devices, potentially exposing victims. Campaigners urge future alerts to incorporate victim safety considerations.
08/27/2026
Family Expresses Concern for U.S. Veteran Imprisoned in Russia
The family of U.S. Marine veteran Robert Gilman reports his health is declining in a Russian prison. Russian authorities arrested Gilman in 2022. His sentence, initially four and a half years, increased to ten years.
08/23/2026
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